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Standard Bans Ahead: Which Decks Will Emerge?

May 26 | by Lucas Giggs

Which decks will take the top tiers in a Standard without Fable? Which other cards might be banned in this Monday's bans? In this article Lucas shares his opinion about what is to come in this new Standard.
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9th in the Pro Tour with Grixis Midrange

May 24 | by Mogged

This week, Mogged shares his Pro Tour experience, what he learned, and his team's conclusions about the current Standard and Limited formats. You'll also find a quick sideboard guide if you want to play his Grixis build until everything changes in Standard in just a couple of days!
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Pioneer Mono-white Ward Humans Deck & Sideboard Guide

May 22 | by Lucas Giggs

With the new cards from MoM Aftermath, Mono-white humans have found the missing pieces to shine in the current Pioneer metagame. In this guide, Lucas shows us his latest version of the deck that he has been using with great success on the MTGO ladders.
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The Art of Sideboarding by Remi Fortier

May 21 | by Remi Fortier

In this article, Remi shows us how to think about sideboarding the right way. Learn the first principles to know which cards you should be playing in each matchup and how to use them to avoid and reach the "Inevitability".
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Pauper Mono-blue Faeries Deck & Sideboard Guide

May 15 | by Mogged

Mogged is back from the Pro Tour with a new deck guide that includes one of his favorite pauper cards: Spellstutter Sprite. Get his best tips and tricks, along with a complete sideboard guide, to play Mono-Blue Faeries like a pro ;).
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Pauper Monored 8-Reck - Deck & Sideboard Guide

May 12 | by Lucas Giggs

Discover the new red deck that is taking the top spots in MTGO Challenges: Mono-red 8 Reck. In this article, Lucas gives us a complete deck and a sideboard guide against the current Pauper meta with this new build.
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Pioneer 5 Color Atraxa: Primer & Sideboard Guide

May 09 | by DreamsOfAshiok

In this article, DreamsOfAshiok unveils the secrets behind his updated 5-Color Atraxa deck. Get ready to discover his card choices a complete sideboard guide and level-up your game versus the current meta.
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Winning the Manatrader Series: A Deep Dive into Pioneer Rakdos Midrange

May 07 | by Remi Fortier

In this article, Remi Fortier, former Pro Tour champion, unveils his latest guide for Rakdos Midrange after his victory at the Manatraders Series. Explorer his card choices, sideboard guide, and a comprehensive matchup guide to level up your game.
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Modern 5C Creativity Primer & Sideboard Guide

May 04 | by Sebastian Pozzo

In this article, Sebastian Pozzo shows us how to play his current favorite Modern deck: 5-Color Creativity. With multiple MTGO top 8 finishes under his belt, he presents his latest version along with his best tips and tricks to get the most out of it in each matchup.
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Legacy Reanimator Primer by the Arcanis Super Legacy Finalist

April 30 | by Nicolás Leiva Medina

Discover how to play the Legacy Reanimator deck that reached the finals in the latest Arcanis Infinity event, facing off against more than 119 competitors. In this article, Nico guides us step-by-step on how to pilot the deck, including the complete sideboard guide he used throughout the tournament.
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What is New in Standard with March of the Machine?

April 29 | by Lucas Giggs

This week, Lucas delves into the outcomes of the latest two Standard Challenges and identifies the key decks and cards to watch out for in the upcoming PRO-TOUR featuring March of the Machine.
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The Rogue Corner: Jund Persist Primer

April 28 | by Léo "Moudou" Bartolomé

For those who enjoy playing unconventional decks with the potential to succeed in the right metagame, this week Moudou brings us a fascinating choice: Jund Persist. This deck aims to fully exploit cards like Bitter Reunion and Invasion of Ergamon.
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The Impact of March of the Machine on Standard: More than 1467 Decks Analyzed

April 25 | by Angel Sevilla

In this article, Angel delves into the effects of MOM cards on Standard, focusing on the cards from the new set that are played within each archetype. Get a quick overview of the cards you need to update your decks for the new Standard Meta.
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Second Box Leak Unveils More Cards from March of the Machine: The Aftermath

April 21 | by MTG Decks Team

A new video reveals even more cards from the highly anticipated March of the Machine: The Aftermath collection.
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March of the Machine Limited: First Impressions & Analysis By Color

April 21 | by Lucas Giggs

In this article Lucas gives us his insights about March of the Machine Limited, with an analysis of the different color combinations, best commons and key abilities for your sealed and draft events.
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75% Of March of the Machine Aftermath Leaked

April 20 | by MTG Decks Team

Massive Leak Exposes 75% of March of the Machine's Highly-Anticipated Aftermath: Discover the 36 Cards Unveiled.
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March of the Machine Sealed Quick Guide

April 14 | by Jaime Lara - JimmyTo

The March of the Machine pre-release is here! Are you ready to build your limited deck this weekend? In this article, Jaime gives us a quick introduction to the format and the key cards for each color.
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March of the Machine: Most Promising cards for Standard and Pioneer

April 11 | by Lucas Giggs

This week, Lucas shows us the March of the Machine cards that have the potential to shape the upcoming Pioneer and Standard formats.
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Pioneer Gruul Boats Tips, Tricks & Sideboard Guide

April 07 | by Lucas Giggs

In this article, Lucas shares his experience playing with the RG Boats version that helped Hamuda reach the top-8 in both challenges last week. Discover the unique card choices that make this deck one of the best contenders against the current meta.
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Top 4 @ MTGO Challenge with Rakdos Midrange: Analysis & Sideboard Guide

April 06 | by Mogged

This past weekend, Mogged made it to the top 4 at the Standard Challenge with his latest Rakdos brew. Read on to learn about his specific card choices and a complete sideboard guide for the deck he used.
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